Average Josephine: Beauty products for less money

Every so often, Average Josephine likes to share some products she’s found that are bargains yet still really effective. Therefore, here are some recommendations directly from Average Josephine’s vanity table on how to save money on everyday beauty products.

Average Josephine discovered Baby Lips tinted lip balm by Maybelline, because her 8-year-old daughter, Little Jo Jo, asked for lipstick, and this product was the compromise. Average Josephine brought home a stick of Baby Lips from a stop at Target but soon kept the product for herself. At less than $4, it not only keeps her lips soft and includes an SPF of 20, it also provides a hint of color that’s perfect for daytime.

The next product Average Josephine loves is Milani Eye Shadow Primer. She picked up a tube for $6.99 at Meijer and found it kept her eye shadow fresh much longer than the eight hours it promised.

When it comes to blush, Average Josephine had a love affair going with a stick blush from Mally cosmetics she used to buy from QVC.com for about $20. However, a new blush has taken its place, and it costs $2. Average Josephine decided to roll the dice on ELF (Eyes Lips Face) brand cream blush in pink lemonade, because in the package it looked exactly like the Mally version. Once she got it home, she found it wore exactly like the Mally version.

Now, have you seen the commercial for Vaseline Spray and Go moisturizer where the woman comes out of the shower, sprays on the moisturizer and is dressed in about three seconds? This little bit of marketing seems to have worked on Average Josephine. It’s quick, it’s easy, it works and you can get it at Walmart for less than $6.

The other moisturizer Average Josephine feels compelled to recommend is Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer. As summer approaches in Michigan, it’s common to want a bit of a tan. However, this is bad for the skin. This gradual self-tanner does the trick for Average Josephine. In fact, two people already have asked her where she’s been vacationing (she can only dream!). The one caution is although the package says it’s gradual, one application gave Average Josephine a nice glow.

Lastly, Average Josephine was looking for a pomade for her new cropped hairstyle. Before forking out the bucks at the salon for a high-end product, she thought she’d give Got2b Pomade from the drugstore a shot. At less than $3, the risk was minimal. The payoff, however, was phenomenal. This pomade keeps Average Josephine’s thick hair exactly in place and also smells pretty good.